Heidelberg, Germany

Reber Round - Up

Owen wrapped up hockey season this week.  Before every game he would say, "Mom, pray for me."  I would alway say," I am!"   Its been a rough few months. He joined the team halfway through the season so he didn't know the other players.  His teammates weren't very friendly and the coach hardly ever spoke to Owen.  Anyway, I've been a hockey praying mamma every game/practice day.  Well, on the very last game Owen scored!! and because of his ONE goal they qualified for the playoff game.  

 Our latest project is our house that has been rented over the last several years.  It was in a bit of a sad and neglected state.  So we are rolling up our sleeves and are getting busy!!

Task one - Remove vine taking over house

 Task two -  time to power wash

 Here are a few shots before the renter left.. thank goodness he took all of his stuff!

 I wish we had gotten a picture of the HUGE taxidermy wolf in the corner of this room

Owen and I removed all the carpet!!

Good bye old decking
Power washing does wonders

new and extended side steps coming!!

 and then I saw this... after removing the front side steps and trimming the bushes this was hidden way back.  An old sandal that was Owens!!  I totally remember him wearing these sandals.  They were one of his favorite pairs.  This brought a smile to my face!!  7 years later and an old sandal reminded us with some hard work this house is going to make a comeback!!

First picture of it looking a little better.... stayed tuned for more before and after pics!!

Off to paint!!